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The Byrd's Nest
Nov. 7, 2006
What a great lesson...
| Last night my children and I were privileged to attend the GOP rally for Gov. Rick Perry in which President Bush spoke. We were part of a large group of homeschoolers who were able to attend thanks to our wonderful state group, the Texas Home School Coalition. It was a wonderful civics lesson for my children. We've spent this week discussing elections, political parties, candidates, etc. Attending the rally really infused some life into these lessons. Plus, it was just really cool to see the President and the Governor in person and to hear them speak. I don't know if it was because he spoke in his home state in front of a crowd of supporters, but this was one of the President's better speeches, in my opinion.
We also got to see a fairly large group of protesters which opened up discussions of freedom of speech and the right of citizens to try and affect changes in the government. One protester, however, shook a sign in our face that read "I don't like you." I found it amusing but my younger daughter couldn't understand why this stranger didn't like us!
Casting Crowns also played several songs at the rally which was a wonderful surpise. I had no idea they would be playing and I love their music.
All in all, it was a terrific experience for my children and myself and I'm grateful to the THSC for making it possible for us to attend.
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